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Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves
Bacon-Topped Mini Meat Loaves
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
5 servings
Ingredients
- 5 bacon strips
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Directions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
- Combine the egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, green pepper, crackers, 1/2 cup cheese, onion and seasonings in a large bowl. Crumble beef over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly.
- Shape into 5 loaves. Arrange around the edge of a microwave-safe deep-dish pie plate; top each with a strip of bacon.
- Cover and microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Spread ketchup over tops and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 meat loaf: 489 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.
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